It shall be the endeavour of every State and of every local authority within the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups; and the President may issue such directions to any State as he considers necessary or proper for securing the provision of such facilities.
Article 350A: Facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 350A |
| Marginal note | Facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 3 |
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- STATE OF KARNATAKA & ANR. vs ASSTD.MANG.OF GOV.REC.PRIM.& SEC.SL.&ORSSupreme Court of India · 2014-05-06
- STATE OF KARNATAKA & ANR. vs ASSTD.MANG.OF GOV.REC.PRIM.& SEC.SL.&ORSSupreme Court of India · 2013-07-05
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